Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer technology (the manufacture of materials such as plastics, paints, rubber, ...

For many Black women, braiding hair isn’t just a protective style—it’s a cultural tradition, a form of self-expression, and in many cases, a necessary solution for managing textured hair.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

Synthetic braiding hair is widely used by Black people, especially women and children. However, many synthetic braiding hair products contain little to no ingredient disclosure, raising concerns about ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing found potentially ...

Some popular synthetic hair products, including brands like Magic Fingers, Sensationnel, and Shake-N-Go, used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of ...

Harmful substances were discovered in 10 synthetic hair products, often used by Black women to create braids and other hairstyles, according to a recently released Consumer Reports study.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair—something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children. Testing ...

I’ve wanted long, natural, healthy hair for as long as I can remember. So it’s no surprise that I am here for a bomb protective style. Braids that last for weeks? A flawless sew-in that ...

The organization Consumer Reports tested 10 popular synthetic braiding hair products on the market and said it detected carcinogens in all of them. Braids are deeply rooted in Black culture and are ...

Some popular synthetic hair products used for braids, twists and extensions may contain cancer-causing chemicals and high levels of lead, according to a new investigation by Consumer Reports.

A new Consumer Reports investigation has found that every tested sample of synthetic braiding hair contained harmful chemicals, raising serious concerns about the safety of widely used hair products ...